Food Tours in Hamburg: The 7 We Would Take Twice

1.Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,711 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Our pick

Walk through HafenCity and Speicherstadt with a German or English-speaking guide, stopping for five international tastings at up to five restaurants. You will ride Germany’s longest freestanding escalator to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza, enjoy harbor views, and finish with another food stop at Störtebekers. Guides may include Jörg, Jeanne, or Mikkel.

“Unser Guide Jörg hat uns viel interessante Dinge auf unterhaltsamer Art und Weise erzählt. Die FoodStopps waren gut ausgewählt mit Fischbrötchen, Focaccia, Flammkuchen, Schokolade und Franzbrötchen. Ein Frühstück vorher könnt Ihr gern weglassen.”

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2.St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 202 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours walking St. Pauli with a licensed German or English-speaking guide, stopping at five selected food spots for local and international tastings. Hear sharp stories about the district’s people and past, with vegetarian choices available at every stop. The tour ends beside the Reeperbahn.

“Das ist so eine tolle Tour. Bettina macht die Tour zu einem ganz besonderen Erlebnis Sie bringt einen dahin, wo man als Tourist nicht hingehen würde. Man sieht St. Pauli von einer anderen Seite.”

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3.Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 168 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours walking from HafenCity through Speicherstadt to the Elbphilharmonie. Guide Jörg is known for lively stories and solid city knowledge. You will taste five small dishes at five stops, ride Germany’s longest freestanding escalator, and reach the Elphi-Plaza for 360-degree Hamburg views. Wear good walking shoes.

“Unsere kulinarische Food Tour durch Hamburg war ein echtes Highlight – und das vor allem dank Jörg (010). Mit seinem großartigen Humor, seinem fundierten Wissen über die Stadt und seiner sympathischen Art hat er uns Hamburg von einer ganz besonderen Seite gezeigt. Jeder Halt war nicht nur ein Genuss für den Gaumen, sondern auch für den Kopf – voller spannender Geschichten, Hintergründe und Anekdoten. Lieber Jörg, vielen Dank für diese wunderbare, genussvolle und lehrreiche Tour – wir hätten uns keinen besseren Guide wünschen können!”

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4.Star Hill Culinary : The Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide near public transport and walk through Sternschanze, Hamburg’s Schanzenviertel, stopping at five selected restaurants for small tastings. You’ll hear about the area’s shift from working neighborhood to hip, pricier district, visit the old water tower area, and finish on Schulterblatt. Drinks cost extra.

“A cold day in Hamburg, was enjoined in company with a smiling guide with good stories. The food was exciting and different so exactly what we were looking for, to experience Hamburg in a different way.Auto-translated”

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5.Schanzenviertel Food and Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

Spend 150 minutes with a German-speaking Kiezjungs guide, including Jan, touring Ratsherrn brewery, walking through Schanzenviertel, eating currywurst, and tasting beers at a bar with more than 100 choices. Expect local history, relaxed conversation, and unusual beers that may taste closer to fruit juice than traditional lager.

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6.The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews

Walk through Hamburg’s Wilhelmsburg with a live English or German-speaking guide, stopping at five localities for sweet and savory samples. You’ll see the Reiherstieg and Veringkanal area, hear stories about the Elbe island, and taste a mix of local and international specialties. The private-group option suits families and friends.

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7.St. Pauli Food and Bier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Join Kiezjungs Hamburg for a 2.5-hour German-language walk through St. Pauli. Begin at Käptn Schwarz with a fish sandwich and Astra, stop at BrewDog for craft beer, then taste four brewing specialties at the Astra Brauhaus. Expect neighborhood stories, beer history, and plenty of walking.

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